PN Jaksel rejects Richard Lee's pre-trial lawsuit, police gives explanation

JAKARTA - Polda Metro Jaya revealed the reason for the rejection of the pretrial lawsuit filed by Doctor Richard Lee (DRL) regarding his designation as a suspect in the case of alleged violations of consumer protection as well as beauty products and treatments.

"The pretrial lawsuit from suspect DRL was rejected in its entirety. This means that the investigation is in accordance with the applicable regulations. Why? The petitioner in this case, the investigator, has sent the SPDP to the Prosecutor's Office, the reporter and the reporter less than 7 days after the publication of the SPDP," said Head of Public Relations of the Metro Jaya Police, Kombes Budi Hermanto, ANTARA, Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The next reason is that the substantive matter is not the authority of the pre-trial institution because this is a formal aspect. In addition, the notification of the determination of the suspect does not exceed the time that has been determined.

"This means that it is in accordance with the time 'deadline', in accordance with the material so that there are no legal defects in the process of determining the suspect," he said.

The rejection was also supported by the evidence of Article 184 of the Criminal Procedure Code, namely the applicant in this case examined 18 witnesses whose suitability was relevant and three expert examinations.

"Therefore, the pretrial decision of the suspect DRL was declared to be rejected in its entirety and imposed a case fee on the applicant," said Budi.

The South Jakarta District Court (Jaksel) panel rejected the pretrial lawsuit filed by Richard Lee regarding his designation as a suspect in the alleged violation of consumer protection related to beauty products and treatments.

"Judging: 1. Reject the applicant's pretrial application. 2. Impose a case fee to the state of zero," said Presiding Judge, Esthar Oktavi in a pretrial hearing at the South Jakarta District Court, Wednesday.

In his consideration, the judge stated that the determination of the suspect against Richard Lee was based on sufficient evidence in accordance with the provisions of the criminal procedure law.

"Considering that at the trial it was also revealed that the determination of the suspect was based on sufficient evidence, namely the witnesses as considered above, as many as 18 people, experts as many as three people and others," he said.

Richard Lee was named a suspect on December 15, 2025 in connection with the alleged violation of consumer protection related to beauty products and "treatment".

In the police report which has been registered with the number LPB Number 7317/XII/2024/SPKT/Polda Metro Jaya, Richard Lee is suspected of violating a number of articles.

First, Article 435 jo. Article 138 paragraph (2) of Law (UU) Number 17 of 2023 concerning Health with a maximum penalty of 12 years in prison and a maximum fine of Rp. 5 billion.

Then, Article 62 paragraph (1) in conjunction with Article 8 paragraph (1) and Article 9 paragraph (1) of Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection with a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of Rp. 2 billion.